Released in 1963 ( I was 12) this was one of my earliest favourite films. Perhaps this explains the way my sense of humour developed over the years. However, the title of the film was obviously prophetic. This is from The Guardian this morning: China targets group of MPs and peers with string of cyber-attacks…
Unless you’ve been in a cave in Outer Mongolia for the last few months, you will be aware that the US Presidential election took place on November 5th. Bonfire night, how appropriate. So who won, I hear you ask as you emerge from said Mongolian cave, tripping over 6 months growth of beard. Most people…
At the heart of Preston is the magnificent Harris Museum, Art Gallery & Library. Now freshly refurbished at a cost of £19 million, it has reopened with a major cultural attraction – the Wallace & Gromit exhibition! As soon as you step into the Harris, you’re struck by its grandeur. The soaring ceilings, intricate detailing,…
A very sad day yesterday as we came to the end of season 3 of Ted Lasso. We were very late to this particular party, but what an excellent series it’s been. Can’t wait for season 4! From what I read in the papers this morning, the two episodes we watched last night were much…
Whizzing down through France. Left Paris at 7:30 and we’re now south of Bordeaux. Love French railways! I run at 1:30 and Logrono at teatime. Excited!!
Some of you may have read my post “Exploring Darwen’s Reservoirs”. Having posted this on Edgworth Now and Then, I got in conversation with a gentleman called Mark Wild who mentioned Old Russia. I’ve walked around Edgworth many times but never come across the name, so immediately decided this warranted another trip. For the derivation…